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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
FRATERNAL INSURANCE COMPANIES Il
DANGER.

ALBANY, Feb. 10 (SpccaD-Tho Assembly Insur-
aucc Committee gave hearing this afternoon on the
Dil prepared by the Insurance Department tor the
tcctou OF the citizens Of the State from fraudulent
assessment and ilaternal lite insurance companies.
The bill compel- these companies 20 establish guar
anee iund to pay each policy holder his policy tails
due. II must have paid in capital, also, before
beginning business. md when 1t does not pay the full
amount of money promised in policy issued by IL the
Superintendent OF the Insurance Department II author
OF the leading benevolent and fratcrnal assessment
insurance companies OF the State appeared 10 oppose
IL. Among those who Opposed tho biil were Abel
John j. Acker, OF Albany Samuel simons'n, of
Ncw-York; y. j. Wood worth, OF Rochester; William
Barnes. OF Albany, formerly superintendent OF HE
Insurance Department. and L. r. Briggs. of BROOKLYN
The bill was supported 10y Deputy Insurance Supcrin.
tendcnt Rugglcs Leroy Andrus. OF Buffalo William
4. GauLe, OF Newton Isaac b. Barrett, OF Albany,
and T.. Is. Harper of Now-lork.
Mr. Bancs said In opposition to the bill I'VE are
not opposed to "A bill that will improve this kind of
insurance. There IL no objection 10 the emergency
fund. Ii has been suggested however, that tins iuhd
should be deposited III the Insurance Department and
not IN a bank We don't object TO tho amount Of tho
de,,ost. But asscs-meDt insurance is TcNoutiOni2cd
by compel ing the assessment companies Ia guarantee
the face ot the policy for assessment companies only
pay contingenuy on the collection OF the assessment.
The bill gives too much power To the superintendent
II giyei him the authority OF the Supreme Court
Abel Crooke said that he represented the Union OF
Mutual Benefit Associations They were not business
a..ociatons. convention OF sixty at these societies
was held IN New-iork yesterday. They
wheel that the bill would kill all the raernal life in
surancc companies No one OF the iraternal assoca-
tons objected to being compelled 10 keep promise.
hut they objected to keeping promise vhch they had
NOT made Speeches of similar tenoi were made by
John j. Ackor, l.. +. Briggs, Isaac simonson and
others l.. Is. Harper defended the bill and the COM
mittee resolved to give another hearing the bill see
ing that many thousands OF people were interested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
TIE BIG GALVESTON Failure

Tho fnuro OF Block. Oppcnbeimer ~ Co., OF Galveston,
caused Oh excitement In drygoods circles yesterday
The firm supposed by all with whom IL hal dealings
10 be thoroughly solvent and the last statement which
was made at the first Of the year showed working cap
itaI OF nearly $500 900 For the last months the firm
has been IN the market ard has only bought I'm small
lots The notes OF the firm have always been met
promptly and on that account almost unlimited credit
allowed. IL stated yesterday that the failure
peculiar and there was satisfactory explann-
ton of H. one business man said that the failure
probably caused through the banks that had
Ing H. The credit OF the hrm allowed them to yet their
paper discounted readily by The banks which held
large amount Of IT, II stated In the newspapers yes
terdny that the firm owed H. H. Clain & Co $50 900
Mr.. Armstrong who has charge OF the credit
said that 10000 would cover Block, Oppcnhciner n
Co = indebtedness 10 them. He added The firm could
have got credit Tor much greater amount and
fact paid us three times that sum for account"
The firm old one and has always held n high
position In the trade IL was formed In S62 under the
OF Grccneaf Block * Co., and continued an 20 the
spring OF 1888, when Mr. Grecneaf retired and The firm
then composed OF Louis Block, Jacob sonnenhiel
Sylvan Lyon Leopold Oppenheimer and Mrs T. Michael
widow OF former partner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
Mr.. BELMONT STILL DELAYS.
HE REPORTS SUBSTITUTE FOR THE SENATE BILL

HE REPORTS A SUBSTITUTE FOR TIE SESATE BILL
BUT ASKS THAT IT BE RECoMMrITED.
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (speciaD.-fn the House to-day,
Chairman Belmont. from the Committee on Foreign
Affairs reported a substitute for the Senate retaliation
bill and Mr. Rice gave notice that the minority Of the COM
mittee would submit its views in favor Of the Senate bill
In the committee this morning Mr. Daniel OF Virginia,
boldly declared that the substitute Ia Democratic
measure, which the Democrats propose to have" He
was rebuked by Republican member of the committee,
who remarked that for tho first time he heard In that
committee a reference to partisan differences ap
peal partisan considerations In respect to the pending
measure Mr. Daniel explained that his words, perhaps
were more extreme the spirit with which they
uttered.
The Belmont bin had been amended by striking out the
last section which authorized the appointment of
missioner testimony and by extending the prohi
bition relating railway cars etc. TO include all
goods contained in them. motion to sub
sttute it for the Senate bill put and lost
by tie vote. Messrs Grain. Of Texas, and
worthngton of Illinois, voted with tho Republicans In
order 70 break the deadlock get the subject again
fore House, Mr. Grain changed his vote to the affirm
ative.
right to report any time the subject OF retaliation
and TO have its propositns Immediately considered Tho
order itself shows that the sentiment OF the House 70
came In to-day therefore, and asked that the subject
should he recommited to his committee and notice
that he would call II up until February 90 everybody
was astonshed and there were many sharp and I'M
friendly comments this sprtOf procrastnatOn More
than three weeks have been frttered away since the bill
came from the Senate and Eow, when report TO the
House could be longer decently delayed, II Is
panied by notice that that body Will be permitted 10 con-
siier week hence when only nine days Of this Con.
Chairman Bemonts course that IL determined,
II practicable to defeat all retaliatory legislation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
"TOU" GOULUS NAN FORrpTrpD

when Tom Goulds called before Rscorder
smyth yesterday the defendant was not present A
lawyer who appeared for him asked that the trial be nd
iourncd but the Recorder would not permit any deav
lie directed that the bail In GOuds cn.e be forfeited
GOulds bOndsnen are Joseph OD0nnell and William
Thomas. The amount OF the bond II al, 300 A benrh
warrant also issued al the Recorders lreciIon and
Detective Reilly was sent 10 arrest Gould but he did not
find him. District Attorney MARITIME said that he had
been Informed that Gould had left the city I;oud aa
been the keeper OF notorious resort for many year lie
has been indicted In previous aud recently
indictments have been found against him for NJ
the Excise laws aud for keeping a dis0rdelly hou.o
Gould was arrested about i. In Ulsch', Intel Mt
Hudson Third sts, HObOken where he had ,,gaycd
Inspector Byfnes went 10 II0bOken ACCOMPANIED
by ono OF his tecVcs and consulted with Chief Police
donovan. The three went 10 the hotel and took CnuId
into custody bench warrant lie refused Ia come IN
New-York without u requiaition and was locked up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
TEN NEW CRUISERS PROVIDED FOR.

THE SENATE PASSES THE CAMERON BILL-SENATOR
HALr's NAVAL BILL DEBATED.
WARRINGTON Feb 10 ISpeciai. -without division and
after half an hours debate the Senate to-day passed Mr.
Cameron's bill, which appropriaes Sl5,OOO0OO for the
construction of ten steel cruisers and SisOOOOO for
their armament Not content with thist entered at once
upon another important piece OF work the consideration
Of Mr.. Holes BILL which appropriates s1o0OoOoo Tor
the construction OF heavily armored vessels floating
battees 81 100000 for lshtdraught gunboats; $780,,
600 for torpedo boats; 100000 for torpe
does and torpedo appliances. and $4,000
600 for the OF the vessels designed under this
blln all $15.4OO.o00 The discussion which followed
was noticeable for two things ID brought out
clearly tie that there need be fear that the money
appropriate d-apparent with such lavish hand-by the
Senate for desnces and vessels will wipe out
the surplus feared by Democratic states
because the appropriations under the different bills
though in the aggregate amounting TO something Ike
$50 900 900 $50 900 possibly he expended
within han five years. This clearly shown by
Senator Allison the chairman OF the Appropriations Com
The other notable incident Of the debate was Mr. Vests
attack upon the administration OF the Navy Department
under Republican rule since the close Of the He
not ashamed TO rosuIrect the old tale OF Til2OOOOOO
spent since 1868 with nothing 10 show for H. Senator
Hale I'm few words he has done many times BEFORE
the missateents Of the Missouri senator and
showed that within the last twenty years less than
100000 about slOOO,OOo year, had Dcen eN-
pended for the repair OF ships and that no new ships
built because for twelve years out OF the twenty
following the close OF the war. the pise-st1ngs oil thc
Nation had been held by the Democratic party senator
Hawley made eloquent and impassioncd appeal III
favor OF putting money In the hands ~ Democratic
that FOR years had been heaped upon Republican pre-
decessors BY Denocrats-an appeal which produced
profound Cy the tone 81 ana ss
stated that he would ask Tor vote on the bli 10 norOW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
ADEEP-LAID SCHEME FRUSTRATED.
aow DEMOCRATIC LEADERS TRIED TO SIT on TWO

Row DEMOCRATIC LEADERS TRIED TO SIT on TWO
STOOLS But FAILED.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Speciab.-The praise which the
President is receiving account OF his hrmness and
"courage" exhibited in mis- veto OF the Dependent
Pensions BILL has caused comment in the House,
where ii is understood that scheme laid TO have
the House adjourn last Friday before the veto
had been delivered The constitutional limit OF ten
days within which the President might veto
the bill expired that day. Before the
House assembled at noon 1t known that the veto
message had been written in fact 1t is asserted that
Speaker Carlisle aud perhaps others had read IT. II
not presented House until late In the afternoon 1t
is asserted that prominent Democratic members knew
the moment the messenger left the Executive Mansion
with the message, and then they attempted to carry
out their scheme None OF them cared to
move an adjournment, and so attempt
was made induce Republican to do IT. The Repub,
ncans. whether suspicious or not escaped the trap and
the scheme fell through
came late be delivered that day. the Presidents
right to veto the bill would lapse and that the soldiers
would get their pensions. while at the same time Mr..
courage" and "frmness" That the scheme was pre-
pared and that It failed because tue Republicans and
good many Democrats refused TO vote for adjourn
ent facts Whether the President had received any
intimation OF the PLAN OF course, ia unknown
dozens relating the veto. Inquiries among
members of the House today developed the fact that
Of them oppose appeal the recipients
override 1t. For example. Representative Adams, OF
New.YOrk today received two letters. One written
by man who says that he is a Republican; that he
served In the army during the that speaking for
himself be urges Mr. Adams TO vote TO sustain the VETO
other exsodiers with whom he is acquainted The other
LITTER is signed by DAVID Thorn eo%mander and Frank
This letter states that the post majority OF whose mem
bers constituents OF Mr. Adams. has passed resoln-
tos denounong the veto ana urging congress 70 pass
tho bill tho veto.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1G.-The House River and Harbor
bill today reported In the Senate with amendments
The following some Of the icms inserted or increased
by the Senate:
Butternik Channel " Y, $4,000; Gowanus Bay, NJ Y.
$4,000: Cove y. " $4,000; channel between Staten
and the NewJersey shore S76OO0i Raritan Bay.
n. j., $4,000; improving haIbor at Baltimore.
fSe addonai Width 500 ,eos ZOO
Portage Lake and River Improvement Company Canal and
the Lake Superior shp Canal RAILWAY and iron Company
Canal purchse S35O0G0 provided thst shall he
pended property conveyed to the United states and
the sha have certified that the title
feet (of which 81 used
removing rock channel at Van wies Points Passac
River which 600 be- used above Newark)
Illinois River $ll5 900 tho Culom amendment with respect
10 the HennepiD Canal Is Incorporated IN the
bil and tho sum OF $4,000 in addition to any
bill Is appropriated for and surveys
Mississippi River from head OF passes 10 mouth o. Ohio
81 100000 Thc committee inserts provision that work
OF bank revetnent shall he e,ecued unless in the jude
OF the commission the completion Of the permesbe
tracing works and the establishment OF uniform width OF
the caunel VIII not the desired stability OF
the banks
The total appropriation recommended by the commit.
tee IL SlO3s5.3O0 the net Increase over the House bill
being S2,027, $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
Introduced b. Assemblyman Burns ostensibly to per-

ntrouuced ~ AesemDlyman Durhs, oS'on'iDS ~
NIT the construction of new roads In the suburban dis
trict of NewYork north of the Harlem River It YVES
made apparent at the hearing that the elevated roads
OF NewYork and the New-Yorx liable Railway Com
psny each suspicious that the bill Is in the others
Interest The elevated railroads were represented oy
Aaron j. Vanderpoel, and the Gable Company by
Charles P. Shaw. The Second Avenue Surface Rail
road Company also profoundly nterssted In the
measure and sent ex-Congressman Waldo Hutchins TO
represent its interests. The bill was defended oy
William H. Robertson former Collector Of New-York,
who said that all the bill intended to do was 10
revive rapid transit commission that expired ten
years ago. The motive OF this was TO secure change
In the routes OF various suburban railways that
lists propose to build Mr. Hutohns wanted more time
TO look into the bill II plainly an elevated ROAD
bill Mr. Vanderpoel declared that 1t was in the IN
terest OF the Gable Railway people. Charles r. shaw
said "This bill isn't suburban a. all. Inns Is us
purpose, namely TO defects in the charter Of the
Manhattan Elevated Railroad and procure ours"
Mr. Robertson said that he was willing to pu, IN
clause in the bill excluding the Manhattan Hallway
Company and the New-York Cable Road Company
from the benefits OF the act. The committee decaed
20 lay the bill the table until they could gain time
to examine it In thorough manner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

The Old Baptist Tabernacle in secondave was lighted uS
aud filed with largo congregation last night choir Of
twenty-five let the singing aad tbs church an GAL
ery crowded with people at the close OF the
thanksgiving services Within Tow montas The interior Of
the entirely RENTED the dark couras
and Collie arches OF the auditorium have been replaced with
open work and cheerful cOlors The that began
the OF te oil church
with the sixth Baptist Church under the astoraie Cd
the Rev d. c. Potter who has been for seventeen years en-
gagel preaching amOng tie poor on the East -te; ihs
Tabernacle the headquarters his parsA On SUNDAY
night Ia, meeting adlTsss- male by J. A. Eost
WICK b. g. Julson, John d. kockefG!er and l.. H. glow
evening Potter and hls CONGREGATION were con-
graduated the OF their work 10y the Rev e. II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
spARKgs LrrTLE SCHEME SPOILED.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10 tSpecsaD.-" General sparks's
little scheme to appoint ten principal clerks at $1,000
year each, to act Chiefs of Divisions in the little
army under his command, has been spoiled The Gen.
era" 10 great believer In "Chiefs OF Division"
"Ohiss OF Division" appointed regardless Of Civil
Service rules and examinations and therefore 1t
wonder that sparkss heart set this bill For
fortnight least several Of his chiefs" have spent
good deal Of time the Capitol lobbying for the measure
Assistant Commissioner stookslager has also done what
II ALI the General" himself has not disdansd 70 appeal
~ congressman 10 support the bill. Perhaps that may
ACCOUNT part tor the fact that the Republicans to-day
21ty refused 10 vote for II and said that Sparks
nnfsd ten mere highprced assistants. who would net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
NORTHERN PACIFIC FORFEITURE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 Especial. Chairman Cobb, Of
the House conferees. to-day reported inability to
agree with the Senate conferees Northern Pacific
!. Forfeiture BILL and a conference was agreed to-
With the before represent the House. In
the short statement which he made to the House Mr..
Cobb did not degn to Doice the remarks made the
Senate by Messr Dolph and Plumb respecting the long
delay for which he and other House conerees are
sp0nsble lie did, however express clearly the unal-
fzrabie determination OF the House conerees 70
nothing except the House amendments 10 the senate Dill
Is wholly Improbable, therefore that forieiture Of
any part Of the Northern Pacific grant will be declared
6vfH Gang
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
EULoGIEs UPON GENERAL LOGAN.

ELOQUENT TRIBUTES IN THE HOUsE-COi'DiAL DEN
TIMENTs FROM DEMOCRATS.
WASHINGTON Feb 10 (Specia Shortly before O'CLOCK
today the galleries of the House. which had been almost
emntv during the morning began to I'll with visitors and
before Mr. Thomas of Illinois, took the floor to deliver
his euloey ON Logan every seat was occupied. MIS-
Logan with her daughter and several friends cav oo
Of the reserved galleries. Although senator A"sa
was O frn-sometimes. as 1t seemed 10 MS Pohu
cal opponents, O bitter-partisan, the tributes W
his memory by Democrats to-day were as
hearty and sincere and betokenod as much
regret their way the more glowing and afectonato
eulogies pronounced by Republicans The long list OF
y-two men, belonging to both parties, who had s,gni-
fled desire to speak OF itself tribute to the men,
DRY OF the soldier and statesman The voluntary
turning aside legislative duties, when ten hundred
measures were pressing for consideration. still moro
significant evidence OF afeetionate regard All OF the
addresses were appropriate many were excellent and
some OF them eloquent
Mr. Thomas sketched Senator Logan's early life in
Southern Illinois, to show that he was self-made man;
he semade in the OF having been born IN
the valley of poverty and ignorance. Mr. Henderson, OF
Illinois, speaking from standpoint OF man who had
enjoyed Logan's friendship for forty-fve years, bore
testimony to the uprghtness OF his CHARACTER
the gallantry of his military career and the
ability which characterized his legislative life.
Mr. Mckinley Of Ohio said that he justly represented
one Of the best types OF American manhood and Illus
raed in his life the outcome and the possibilities Of the
American youth under the generous influences OF our
free Institutions. .,
Mr. Randall OF Pennsyvania. expressed his sympathy
with the State Illinois and the whole country IN ther
loss OF the public counsel OF John Logan MT cannon
of illinois, and Mr. ORTIZ of Ohio Joined In euoSy
OF the dead Senator Mr. Henderson. OF Iowa connned
the greater Of his remarks to pcturng OF te de-
voton which existed between the dead soldier ana states
man and the Union veterans Of the Rebellion
Mr. Holman, of Indiana, outlined Senator Logans leg
islaye and culoGized him as perfect type OF
broad lust. robust fearless man. Mr. Springer OF IN,
nois spoke his admiration OF the qualities OF General
Logan displayed in his private life. Mr. Daniel, OF
Virginia. envied the feeling OF the man who did not
mourn to-day with those who mourned strong man,
stricken down In his prime Messrs. McComas OF Mary
land, Wilson OF West Virginia, Weaver OF Nebraska:
Cucheon Of Michigan. Rice Of Massachusetts Oara or
North Carolina, and Osborne OF Pennsylvania were
among the others add their tribute TO General Logans
memory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

WHO WILL SUCCEED MANNING

wAsySCToS, Feb. 10 tSpeciaD. Gossip concerning Mr.
Mannings is fiat today The suggestion Of the
assistant Administration organ this morning that Mr..
Carlisle be called into the Cabinet does not
provoke smile. Nobody is prepared TO Mr.. Cleye
yet his whole silver policy aud put the
stamp Of his disapproyal upon Mr.. Mannngs admnisra
ton within twenty four hours after having IL
IA the highest terms. Mr. Fairchd still leads the field
with Scott good second and PendleOB Weed and lesser
lights bringing up IN the The of the
Secretary WILL In all probability be sent to the Senate
before the adjournment OF Congress His confirmation
Is matter OF course the Senate rarely intererc In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
BIDS FOR A NEW AQUEDUCT SHIFT

The Aqueduct Commission OF It's meeting yesterday opened
bids for shaft TO be known A. There wer. oplv
two bids. one from O. Il. Clarke and ono from oBren a
Clarke q. e. Clarke bid Ss0a foot shaft excavation
while o. Bren Clark bid $40 But o. Iren q tlark,s hid
was anoed as they offered pat I'M III yar ~
concrete masonry for nothing while o. t. CLARK bid IS 30
AID will be made ut future Inhn
Lee who recently contract gave notice maj he vas
ready 10 qualify with OBiien Clark suetos John D.
appointed an assistant engineer M sai,rv ~
800 and the appointment OF three other assistant epg
anti Zed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
ODDS AND ENDS OF LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON. Feb. lG.Mr. Stanford to-day addressed
the Senate favor OF plan for Industrial corporation
Mr.. Blair offered resolutions In honor OF his former
colleague, Senator Pike, and addressed the Senate 10
eulogy Of the deceased Senator After further euoges
ss George, Evsrts, Palmer and Cheney the Resolutions
were adopted and the Senate further mark OF re-
spect adjourned.
The House insisted upon It's amendments to the Senate
Trade Dollar BILL and agreed TO the conference requested
nv he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
HEAVY SENTENCES FOR ucop.ru

William McGratb, who was convicted recently ON two
charges burglary largely by the testimony OF hi. mother
and sister, was arragned yesterday before Judge Cowng
sentence He already served terms NJ
men iis sister gayea reason Tor iesiifying against
thief Judge Cowng alluded Ia tho peculiar cir,u-
OF the case aud sentenced MeGra 10 ten years on
OF the charges which viii Imprisonment Tor
twelve fifteen even win Communication good be.
havor He has spent eight OF tho past twenty years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

Captain Williams at Police Headquarters yesterday to
press compliant Policeman Mink, who was
with being drunk February thai no able 10
walk straight lie denied that no drunk but admitted
that he had swallowed little olt French brandy which
given him by canal boat captain while no helping
10 protect property along the river irot from
The In which he made walk Ia the police
he said small for any walk straight Decision
his reserved,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
CLAUS sPRECKLEs WANTS A SUBSIDY.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 lspeeiap.-Claus spreckes, the
Sugar King of the Pacific Coast is In Washington for the
purpose OF obtaining subsidy for his Australian
steamship line In the present temper OF Congress, such
scheme visionary especially as the Post Office
Appropriation bill has already passed the Senate, and IL
now conference epreckles says that the Canadian